Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-22
DISTRICT COURT.
Full Report of the Proceedings at
tha Regular Term.

tha Regular Term.
MINNEwAuKAN, Dak., Jan. 20.-Ow-
ing to heavy snow blorkade on
the road the train which held Judge
Francis did not arrive here till Thursday
night. Court opened on Friday morm-
ing at 10 o'clock. The scene was sltfi-
ciently impressive. Without-the occa-
sional click of billiard ball from the sa-
loon adjoining. With,n-the solemn
stiffness Of court Of justice. At one
end. "hiyh enthromed IN state. "the Judge
Beneath, deep in portentons law books.
a varied assortment of legal talent. from
the incisive energy Of jamestown to the
more sombre eloquence Of Devils Lake.
The remainder Of the room WAS occu-
pied by motley assemblage of farmers,
''gams," toughS, whites, breeds and In
dians-such u gathering VI creed, color
AID character as would be hard to find
between Dakota and the Judgment day.
The usual swearing in OF bailitfs and
grand jury having been completed, court
adjourned until 8 p. IN. The following
is a summary of the business transacted
up to date:
CIVIL CALENDAR.
Frank w. Mann vs.. Carl G. Brown OF
al. Suit to recover on prolnissory note.
Verdict for defendants.
| James d. Eaton W.. Board Of County
Commissioners of Rolette County. This
Is the notorious contest over the location
of tho county seat. 1t was sent to ref
cree last term of court and the testimony
being incomplete 1t was stricken from
the calendar.
William Brunelle vs.. John Cain
Stricken from calendar.
William Miller vs.. Edward l.. Yager
Case referred to J. l.. Richmond to take
testimony and report.
Thomas b. Kelly va. Jonathan Mat
thews. Jr. Suit for $3.50 damage to crops
by fire. Verdict for plaintiff of go
with interest and costs.
Ere eierick Kitz,nan, respondent, vs.
Andrew J. Richards, appellant. Sent Il
referee.
johnson Nickeus ct al. vs.. Benson
County. Appeal dismissed.
VIM. 8. Conrad vs.. Edmund Hacket
Sr. and Edmund Hackett Jr. Suit to se
aside transfer of property and establish
lien of previous judgment against same
Verdict for plaintiff.
Edmund Hackett Jr. vs.. Coutts Mar
joribanks. Suit to recover on due bill
Facts stipulated and case to be submit
ted to court within thirty days.
Eugene 8. RoIfo. appellant, vs.. Jame
Michels ct al. a. County Commissioner
Of Benson County, respondents. Appea
dismissed on motion Of defense.
In case of appeal Of Mccormick Har
vester Co. vs.. Paul q. Onatad. on inotio
Of plaintiffs attorney dismissed.
Case of Flint vs.. Turner referred I
VIM. Willis OF New Rockford.
CRIMINAL CASES.
Elmer Fos!erry, indicted for murle
of Railroad Contractor Finney. Tris
Jan. 20.
Geo. G. Gagnon and Joseph Gagnor
indicted for assault with intent to d
bodily harm. Defendant arranged an
plead not guilty, but afterwards Above
to withdraw plea and plea Of guilty on
tered. Sentence suspended during g.,o
behavior and defendants discharged.
John Mcdonald charged with gran
larceny. Plea Of guilty. Sentence aus
pended during good behavior and pri.
. Oiler dischar ,el.
John 3. Gagnon, breach Of peace
Plea Of guilty. Senten.e suspended.
Daniel Hart, indicted for rape. PIE
Of not guilty entered. Case tried wit
closed doors. Jury returned a ver'licl {
not guilty.. Finding Of jury was III ev
dent disappointment to the court, VIII
criticised their action in severe terms n
? 4 bad precedent and one that II fOlIOwe
would put an end To all law and justic,
!, Your reporter WAS not admitted to tri:
in this case, but rumors Of a storm
!, scene between the court AMI counsel Ia
: defence have transpired through the ke
, hole.
John Gogeins, William H. Allen an
William Custin indicteh for robbery
Minot. GOvgins and Allen plead guilt
Q to larceny from the person OF another
the night time. Sentence to be passe
trial the evidence. which was Of YER
conflicting character, turned mainly n
, the testimony Of Georgiana Owens an
!, Viola Smith, duplicating prisoners
the robbery. Gogxins and Allen denie
completely Of Custin in the rObber!
8 Jury returned verdict Of larceny froI
, the nerson Of another In the night tim
Custin will receive sentence on Frida
' with Goggins and Allen.
Frank Bennett indicted for assau
> with intent to kill upon Or. Belyea
q Minot. Bennett pleaded guilty and b
, sentence was suspended, provided t
left the territory before March !, l90